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Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains

Nov 25, 2024

C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US

Nov 25, 2024

Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Nov 25, 2024

California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

Nov 23, 2024

California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

An ambitious plan to transition all public-safety answering points (PSAPs) in the state of California from legacy 911 technology to an IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) platform has been suspended for months amid safety and financial questions, as well as the “departure” of the longtime champion of the initiative, Walter “Budge” Currier.

Trump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairman

Trump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairman

Nov 19, 2024

ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers

ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers

Nov 16, 2024

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Network Tech

Trump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairman

Trump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairman

byDonny Jackson

Tracking, Monitoring & Control

With new leadership, NextNav and Anterix boast of 900MHz momentum

With new leadership, NextNav and Anterix boast of 900MHz momentum

byMike Dano / Light Reading

Rescue 42 unveils 50-pound deployable cell tower

Rescue 42 unveils 50-pound deployable cell tower

byDonny Jackson

Satellite Direct to Device

Lynk shakes up leadership again with new CEO, CFO

Lynk shakes up leadership again with new CEO, CFO

byDonny Jackson

LMR licensing activity growing in business-industrial sector, FCC data indicates

LMR licensing activity growing in business-industrial sector, FCC data indicates

LMR licensing activity growing in business-industrial sector, FCC data indicates

byDonny Jackson

Chinese military unit infiltrated Motorola Solutions computers in 2017, U.S. government claims

Chinese military unit infiltrated Motorola Solutions computers in 2017, U.S. government claims

byDonny Jackson

T-Mobile relinquishes mmWave spectrum ‘not feasible’ to deploy

T-Mobile relinquishes mmWave spectrum ‘not feasible’ to deploy

T-Mobile relinquishes mmWave spectrum ‘not feasible’ to deploy

byMike Dano / Light Reading

Telecom glory days are over – bad news for Nokia, worse for Ericsson

Telecom glory days are over – bad news for Nokia, worse for Ericsson

Telecom glory days are over – bad news for Nokia, worse for Ericsson

by Iain Morris / Light Reading

The outlook for private wireless remains mixed

The outlook for private wireless remains mixed

The outlook for private wireless remains mixed

byMike Dano / Light Reading

Deutsche Telekom boss is wrong about 5G

Deutsche Telekom boss is wrong about 5G

Deutsche Telekom boss is wrong about 5G

by Iain Morris / Light Reading

Commentary

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Dean Prochaska / FirstNet Authority

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

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Senior Director of Standards

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

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Richard (Dick) Mirgon

Public-safety Consultant

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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Informa Tech

Countdown to IWCE 2024: Your Last-Minute Guide

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Former CEO of the FirstNet Authority

FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds

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Critical Infrastructure

Things to know about IWCE: What attendees are saying

Partner Content

Google, NLC issue AI guide for city leaders

The National League of Cities and Google announced on Wednesday a report on how local governments can leverage artificial intelligence-driven technologies — and mitigate the risks they present.

Nov 17, 2024

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Tracking, Monitoring & Control With new leadership, NextNav and Anterix boast of 900MHz momentum

Nov 17, 2024

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IoT How ambient IoT and generative AI can make products talk

Nov 16, 2024

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Critical Infrastructure Trump 2.0 may mean fewer cybersecurity regs, shift in threats

Nov 16, 2024

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Operations

Drones & Robots

Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains

Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains

Nov 25, 2024

Critical Infrastructure

Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Nov 25, 2024

California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

Nov 23, 2024

Policy

Tracking, Monitoring & Control

C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US

C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US

Nov 25, 2024

Critical Infrastructure

Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Nov 25, 2024

California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

Nov 23, 2024

System Design

Critical Infrastructure

Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Nov 25, 2024

Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outage

Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outage

Nov 21, 2024

ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers

ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers

Nov 16, 2024

Devices & Solutions

Drones & Robots

Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains

Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains

Nov 25, 2024

Tracking, Monitoring & Control

C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US

C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US

Nov 25, 2024

AT&T to discontinue NB-IoT, but T-Mobile and Verizon keep the faith

AT&T to discontinue NB-IoT, but T-Mobile and Verizon keep the faith

Nov 21, 2024

Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outage

Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outage

Nov 21, 2024

Videos

Motorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solution Motorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solution

byDonny Jackson

JVCKENWOOD: Lori Kowal showcases upcoming multiband, multiprotocol mobile radio JVCKENWOOD: Lori Kowal showcases upcoming multiband, multiprotocol mobile radio

byDonny Jackson

CentralSquare: Amanda Hamilton showcases CAD-to-CAD sharing via Unify platform CentralSquare: Amanda Hamilton showcases CAD-to-CAD sharing via Unify platform

byDonny Jackson

JVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilities JVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilities

byDonny Jackson

Tait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehicles Tait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehicles

byDonny Jackson

Tyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD system Tyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD system

byDonny Jackson

Motorola Solutions: Jim Wolfinbarger, Anna Davalos show new offering delivering CAD info to officers Motorola Solutions: Jim Wolfinbarger, Anna Davalos show new offering delivering CAD info to officers

byDonny Jackson

Rescue 42: Tim O'Connell displays module enabling deployable GEO, LEO satellite backhaul Rescue 42: Tim O'Connell displays module enabling deployable GEO, LEO satellite backhaul

byDonny Jackson

Comtech: Jamie Hart showcases analytics offering to help 911 centers measure performance Comtech: Jamie Hart showcases analytics offering to help 911 centers measure performance

byDonny Jackson

CompassCom: John Gallagher talks about company's role in BK Technologies' LocateONE offering CompassCom: John Gallagher talks about company's role in BK Technologies' LocateONE offering

byDonny Jackson

JPS: Roman Kaluta highlights expanded functionality of Z-Series Controller to support interoperability JPS: Roman Kaluta highlights expanded functionality of Z-Series Controller to support interoperability

byDonny Jackson

CentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challenges CentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challenges

byDonny Jackson